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How many train dining cars can you visit in 24 hours? Two friends tried to find out Last year, Lennart and Félix embarked on a unique mission: to try as many dining cars as possible in the span of one day, using an Interrail Pass.
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How one Interrailer pulled off the perfect budget-friendly trip to Switzerland Travellers from all over the world dream of witnessing Switzerland’s natural wonder. Last year, Nowshad was one of them. “I visited Switzerland for 10 days, without spending too much money,” he said. “It was an extraordinary trip to remember.”
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How to make friends while travelling: One Eurail traveller's advice A spontaneous conversation, followed by a hard-to-believe reunion. Don't miss this Eurail traveller's incredible story of friendship and connection.
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Proposing on a Eurail trip: one couple's romantic engagement story Tom and Facu got engaged on a Eurail trip aboard the beautiful Bernina Express. Read all about Tom's romantic proposal and the couple's epic journey across eight European countries by train.
Travel Stories
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The 15 best train rides to take this autumn An off-the-beaten-path route from Paris to Barcelona. An unforgettable journey across the Lower Tatras mountains. And so much more. Here are our top 15 train rides across Europe to take during the fall.
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We asked, you answered: The best Halloween destinations in Europe There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are turning gold and Halloween is almost upon us. In celebration of the holiday, we asked our followers to share their favourite places to spend Halloween in Europe.
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How this sustainable adventurer fell in love with train travel "I was not, from the beginning, like a super big fan of trains or anything,” said Wiebe Wakker. “But, when I started to looked at how I can could travel in a sustainable way, trains were the most logical option.”
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Travelling with autism: My tips for using the Interrail Pass Alex Stratikis, founder of Autism Adventures Abroad, explains how he approached his Interrail trip and offers a few tips for travellers to keep in mind as they plan their own rail adventure.
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I went vintage shopping across Europe by train. Here's how it went Maddy visited Europe for the first time this past autumn, spending two-and-a-half weeks hitting flea markets, secondhand shops and vintage sales across four countries with the Eurail Global Pass.
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Meet Kris Join 23-year-old Dutch girl Kris on her epic Interrail adventure across Europe! Exploring with her wheelchair, Kris shows that travelling by train is possible for anyone.
Did you know...
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5 reasons to travel Europe by night train Save time by travelling on Europe's night train network while you sleep. Here are our Top 5 night trains that offer Global Pass holders a discount on the rails.
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Tips for nervous travellers who want to Interrail Looking for the freedom and flexibility to explore Europe? The Interrail Global Pass is a great option for nervous or seasoned travellers who want to travel stress-free by train all season long.
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The best train routes to take in Europe during spring 2024 There’s something special about travelling Europe during the spring. To celebrate the return of warmer weather and longer days, we created a list of some of our favourite spring train routes.
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10 exciting rail updates in Europe in 2024 New year, new routes! Twice annually, the European Railway Carriers release an updated timetable, including new routes, connections, services, and more. Here are some of the most exciting rail updates you can look forward to experiencing in 2024.
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5 ways to reduce food waste while travelling Food waste is a widespread issue across Europe. But fortunately, there are small changes travellers can make to reduce the amount of food waste generated on vacations.
Tips from locals
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Travelling with a broken heart? A Zagreb local shares advice The collection manager of the Museum of Broken Relationships offers Interrail travellers tips for processing grief — plus her favourite spots in Zagreb.
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Where The Locals Go In Sofia Follow these tips by Sofia locals the next time you’re in the beating heart of the southern Balkans (Bulgaria has rail connections to Romania, Greece, Serbia and North Macedonia).
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Where the Locals Go In Cologne Enhance your trip to Germany’s largest city on the Rhine by following these tips by Cologne locals. Brussels, Amsterdam, Luxembourg and Paris are all four hours away by train.
Our destinations
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5 Weekend Breaks in Europe Discover 5 European cities for the perfect weekend break. Visit 40,000 destinations across 33 countries with your Interrail Pass.
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6 Convenient Day Trips From Prague By Train Looking for the best things to do in Prague? Don’t forget to explore the surrounding area by rail with these nearby day trips.
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Chase adventure in Switzerland by train: Interlaken to Jungfrau region From riding a tobaggan down what's rumored to be the longest sledge run in the world to paragliding past waterfalls, lots of adventures can be found in Switzerland's Jungfrau region. We explain how to experience some of the area's most exciting thrills by train.
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A Brave New Baltic Get off the beaten track in Europe by planning an epic rail journey through Lithuania, Estonia and Estonia. See the best of these Baltic countries in Europe with Interrail or Eurail.
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A Briton's Britain Want to know how to travel in England, Scotland and Wales by train? Experience the best of Britain with a Great Britain Pass.
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A Glimpse Of Finland by rail Looking for the perfect rail itinerary to discover Finland's hidden nature? Here's the ideal 9-day train trip you can complete with an Interrail or Eurail Pass.
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